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A Samsara alternative sized for fleets of 5–50
Fleet dispatch and management without hardware installs or a multi-year contract
Samsara is a capable platform — built and priced for large operations running hundreds of vehicles with dedicated telematics hardware. If you run a small NEMT, paratransit, shuttle, or courier fleet, you may be paying for infrastructure you don't need. PRIME covers the operational core — dispatch, drivers, vehicles, maintenance logs — at a fraction of the per-vehicle cost.
PRIME vs. Samsara at a glance
What a small fleet actually pays for — and what it gives up.
| PRIME | Samsara | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free — up to 5 drivers | Quote-based |
| Per-vehicle pricing | $2–$5 / vehicle / mo | Commonly reported ~$30–$50 / vehicle / mo |
| Contract | Month-to-month, cancel anytime | Multi-year terms are typical |
| Hardware required | No — runs on phones & browsers | Yes — installed telematics units |
| Free tier | ||
| Dispatch board | Via integrations | |
| Maintenance logs & reminders | ||
| Customer leads via /fleets directory | ||
| Built for fleet size | 5–50 vehicles | Mid-size to enterprise |
Samsara does not publish list pricing — figures above reflect ranges commonly reported by third-party reviews and buyers, and vary by hardware bundle, fleet size, and contract length. Check samsara.com for a current quote. PRIME pricing is published at /pricing.
Who each platform is built for
PRIME is a fit if you…
- Run 5–50 vehicles — NEMT, paratransit, shuttle, courier, or mixed service
- Want dispatch, bookings, and driver management in one dashboard, not a telematics stack
- Prefer month-to-month billing with a published per-vehicle price
- Want drivers working from a phone app — no hardware to purchase or install
- Like the idea of a directory listing that sends your fleet actual customer leads
Samsara is a fit if you…
- Operate a large fleet and need hardware-based telematics, dash cams, and sensor data
- Have the budget and headcount for an enterprise rollout and contract
- Need deep ELD/HOS compliance tooling tied to installed units
- Want a single vendor for hardware + software at scale
Switching is simpler than you think
No hardware to remove
PRIME runs in the browser and on driver phones. If you leave a hardware platform, there's nothing to uninstall — just add your vehicles and drivers.
Start on the free tier
Run PRIME alongside your current setup with up to 5 drivers at no cost. Move the rest of the fleet when you're confident.
Your data stays portable
Export vehicle, driver, and trip records anytime. No contract means no hostage negotiation when you need your own data.
Try PRIME free — keep it if it fits
Up to 5 drivers on the free plan. No hardware, no contract, no sales call required. Register your fleet in minutes.